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Receive the understanding

sadupacāravidhiṣvanubodhitāṃsavinayāṃ suhṛdaṃ samupāśritām ;mama samuddhara buddhimimāṃ prabhovaraguṇena navoḍhavadhūmiva . 78 .

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This understanding has learned the ways of thoughtful service.

Key expressions in this quarter: upacāra — attentive service; vidhi — method.

It approaches with humility, goodwill and refuge.

Key expressions in this quarter: vinaya — humility; suhṛd — well-wishing.

Lord, uplift this understanding of mine.

Key expressions in this quarter: samuddhara — uplift; buddhi — understanding.

Receive it as a newly married bride, through excellent qualities.

Key expressions in this quarter: guṇa — quality; vadhū — bride.

Receive the understanding

This understanding has learned the ways of thoughtful service. It approaches with humility, goodwill and refuge. Lord, uplift this understanding of mine. Receive it as a newly married bride, through excellent qualities.

How the verse unfolds.

The poet offers the understanding itself, rather than an external possession. Its preparation consists in service, humility and goodwill. The bridal comparison gives this offering a personal quality: the request is for welcome and care, not simply intellectual achievement.

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How can understanding become more humble and attentive in service?

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Associated Tattva

Grace and approach

The understanding, prepared by service and humility, is offered like a new bride. The request for uplift is a request that this cultivated capacity be received.

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How can understanding become more humble and attentive in service?

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